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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,005.46, 202,913.22 and 116,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,005.46, 202,913.22 and 116,844.30 is: 161,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,005.46 : 202,913.22 = 116,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,005.46/202,913.22 = 116,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,005.46x = 202,913.22 × 116,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,005.46x = 23,709,253,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709,253,151.65/147,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,281.45

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